Death also likes to play chess

— Who are you? — I am Death! But to others I am just a Wolf. I have come for you! — Okay, but before you take my soul, let me play chess with you!... Do you like playing chess?... Or at least know the rules of the game?... — Yes. I have seen some people play chess and know the rules of the game from their experience. — So do you want to at least play with me? — Do I want to?... I have always been interested in how people enjoy the game. So I think I will play. — Then sit down. I will play white, and you will play black! There is a condition. Until the game is over, you will not touch me with a finger, let alone a sickle. — As you say! Go first! — A-2, A-4. — C-7, C-6. — E-2, E-4. — E-7, E-5. — Tell me, why do you look like a wolf if you are literally Death? Rook A-1, A-3. — I don’t know myself. This is how the authors wanted to create me. Knight G-8, F-6. Although many people assume that I was not always like this. And that I took the form of a Wolf only for one cat, who wasted all eight of his lives in vain. — Puss in Boots?... Knight B-1, C-3. — That’s the one! He didn’t value any of his lives, just like you do now. That’s why I came for you. H-7, H-5. — And why? What did I do that made you so angry at me? F-2, F-3. — You behaved like a suicide. You’ve repeatedly found yourself in situations that could have killed you. Bishop F-8, A-3. I decided then that you don't care about your life. — It's not my fault! I just got this chess set for my birthday. I wanted to find at least someone to play with me. But no one agreed. I'm just a nuisance, and someone is busy. Someone doesn't care about me at all. B-2, A-3. I despaired because of this and thought to myself, maybe this world doesn't need me? Why was I born into this unfair world if no one needs me here and no one cares about me? — I understand that you're lonely. Especially when you've lost your parents and are alone. But that's no reason to want to commit suicide. You still have your whole life ahead of you. H-5, H-4. You can still live it and not waste it. But the question is, what will you do? What conclusion will you draw from my words and what choice will you make? — Maybe you're right. I'm worrying for nothing. A-4, A-5. But I'm still glad that at least you responded and came to me. — I wouldn't have come to you so easily. Although I must admit, I'm also glad that you called me and let me play with you. Knight F-6, E-4. Chess is truly a miracle thing, not just a toy. — So. When you win against me, will you then take me? F-3, E-4. — No. Even though I am Death, I can also honor life and its meaning. I feel that you understood everything and rethought it. Knight B-8, A-6. I mainly take only those who die by their own stupidity or by accident. Or those who insulted me. However, you are not like that. It is immediately clear that you have a conscience! — I am not a selfish bore! I quickly learn from my mistakes. Bishop F-1, A-6. But sometimes it doesn't save me from losing. Who wins and who loses always depends on chance. — Once upon a time, an old and wise turtle said: Accidents are not accidental! They are a part of any of our lives. B-7, A-6. — And you play well. Queen D-1, H-5. — Thank you. You are trying hard too. Rook H-8, H-5. — One more question. D-2, D-3. Since you are Death, then... It turns out that you are... — Immortal?... As strange as it may sound, but that is true. Rook H-5, F-5. I am Death, which is immortal. I cannot be killed in any way and I myself cannot die. But whether I can win or lose, that does not depend on me. — Okay. You've convinced me. Our game is just continuing. G-2, G-4. — I see. Queen D-8, A-5. — Say goodbye to your warrior. E-4, F-5. — Queen A-5, C-3. Check. — We'll see about that. King E-1, E-2. — Queen C-3, E-1. — King E-2, E-1. The king took the queen. — Hee-hee-hee-hee-hee. You're still lucky! G-7, G-5. — F-5, F-6. — D-7, D-5. — Bishop C-1, G-5. — You move your bishop, and I move my bishop. C-8, G-4. — Oh, so? C-2, C-3. — Bishop G-4, F-3. — Knight G-1, F-3. — E-5, E-4. — D-3, E-4. — D-5, E-4. You deprived me of a warrior, and I deprived you of yours. — Then let's go like this! Knight F-3, E-4. — How about this trick? King E-8, C-8, and rook A-8, D-8. — You really are an expert in chess! To be honest, I didn't even know that you could do this with a king. Knight E-4, F-5. — Rook D-8, D-5. — I won't surrender to you so easily, Death! Knight F-5, E-2. Check. — Laughing in the face of Death, I see? Hee-hee-hee-hee-hee. C-8, D-7. — Do you think I forgot about your rook? Bishop G-5, F-4. — Hm. Do you think I'll move my rook to take your knight, so that you'll deprive me of my rook with your pawn? You'll never see it! C-6, C-5. — I also have a rook. H-1, F-1. — Perhaps I'll return the king to his place! D-7, E-8. — Bishop F-4, B-8. — Rook D-5, H-5. — I'm also moving my rook. F-1, F-4. — Rook H-5, H-2. — And I'm depriving you of one of your pawns. Rook E-4, E-4. — Hm. If I surround your king with my rook, then you will fight off mine with your rook. Then I have to try to outwit you again. A-5, A-4. — Not today! A-3, A-4. — Damn! You have completely outplayed me. Now I have no idea how and what to do... Well. You have won. I resign! — We had a good time playing with you! — Yes. The main thing is that it was fair. Now excuse me, but it is time for me to go, and you live on and be happy! — I hope we will meet again? — Don't doubt it! Hasta la muerte!